Temporary Barista

kate spade new york•Elizabeth, NJ

9d•$15 - $18

About The Position

The Barista delivers exceptional customer experiences and contributes to the store’s sales performance by driving sales and representing the Coach brand professionally and enthusiastically. The role involves welcoming guests, providing product and menu information, promoting beverages, food, and merchandise, and supporting store presentation and operations. Baristas prepare handcrafted beverages using espresso machines, grinders, and ovens while maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards. They collaborate with team members to solve problems and share selling strategies. The position requires a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including nights, weekends, busy season, high-traffic retail days, and public holidays. The role regularly requires lifting at least 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs, and climbing, bending, kneeling, and maneuvering around the sales floor and stockroom.

Requirements

Experience in customer-facing roles and delegating tasks.
Organizational skills and ability to work with food and beverage operating systems.
Ability to meet store operating policies and standards, including food safety and cash handling.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, busy season, high-traffic retail days, and public holidays.
Ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally, and to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a barista or in a café setting.

Responsibilities

Greet and assist guests warmly, creating memorable experiences.
Maintain knowledge of the menu, merchandise, and Coach brand heritage.
Meet sales goals by promoting beverages, food, and merchandise; customize orders and highlight limited-availability items.
Support floor sets, replenishment, and visual merchandising.
Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.
Operate espresso machines, grinders, and ovens to prepare handcrafted beverages.
Collaborate with team members to solve problems and share selling strategies.